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Algorithms for Image Processing and Machine Vision
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submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | 17 articles | Viewed by 31423
Keywords: image processing; machine vision; image fusion; vision algorithms; deep learning; stereo vision; activity recognition; image/video analysis; image encryption algorithms; computational photography; vision hardware/software; monitoring and surveillance; biometrics; robotics; augmented reality
(This special issue belongs to the Section Algorithms for Multidisciplinary Applications)
Machine Learning for Pattern Recognition (2nd Edition) submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 6794
Keywords: artificial intelligence; machine learning; algorithms; pattern recognition; gesture recognition; behavioral recognition; lightweight neural network; biometrics; image/video processing; audio/speech recognition; computer vision
(This special issue belongs to the Section Evolutionary Algorithms and Machine Learning)
Algorithms for Complex Problems
edited by Steven Prestwich and
submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1905
Keywords: multi-objective optimization; multi-level optimization; multi-agent reinforcement learning
(This special issue belongs to the Section Analysis of Algorithms and Complexity Theory)
Advancements in Signal Processing and Machine Learning for Healthcare
edited by Shaoxiong Sun, Nur Ahmadi and
submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1410
Keywords: biomedical signal processing; machine learning; wearable devices/computing; medical imaging; contact/contactless monitoring; sensor fusion; health informatics; remote patient monitoring; disease modeling; health data science
Facility Layout Optimization: Bridging Theory and Practice
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submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1200
Keywords: facility layout optimization; algorithmic advancements; theoretical foundations; practical applications; case studies; interdisciplinary approaches; emerging technologies; artificial intelligence; machine learning; Industry 4.0; Industry 5.0; sustainability; energy efficiency; waste reduction; environmental impact; operational excellence
(This special issue belongs to the Section Algorithms for Multidisciplinary Applications)
Recent Advances in the Synergy Between Federated Learning and Foundation Models
edited by Yuyi Mao and Jiawei Shao
submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 897
Keywords: federated learning; foundation models; large language models; multimodal models; generative AI
(This special issue belongs to the Section Evolutionary Algorithms and Machine Learning)
Visual Attributes in Computer Vision Applications
edited by Md Baharul Islam
submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 232
Keywords: visual quality enhancement and restoration; image and video inpainting and super-resolutions; gesture recognition for human– computer interactions; sign language recognition systems; computer vision for medical imaging; visual attributes in diagnostic healthcare systems; vision-based rehabilitation and assistive technologies; visual cues for remote healthcare monitoring; vision for autonomous driving systems; object detection and tracking in dynamic environments; scene understanding and semantic segmentation for autonomous systems; visual data for edge and cloud computing; low-level vision for intelligent systems; AR/VR/MR applications in training and simulation; gamification in vision-based applications; immersive environments for learning and training; object completion and inpainting in vision systems; vision-based surveillance and security systems; visual perception under adverse conditions (e.g.; low light; weather; etc.); computer vision for environmental monitoring (e.g.; agriculture; forestry; etc.)
(This special issue belongs to the Section Algorithms for Multidisciplinary Applications)
Peak and Bad-Case Performance of Swarm and Evolutionary Optimization Algorithms submission deadline 20 Feb 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5852 | Submission Open
Keywords: evolutionary computation; swarm intelligence; natural computation; bioinspired optimization; metaheuristics; NP-hard; NPO; optimization; stochastic algorithms; soft computing; computational intelligence; peak performance; bad-case performance; probabilities in performance of stochastic algorithms; confidence intervals; multiple runs of swarm and evolutionary algorithms
(This special issue belongs to the Section Evolutionary Algorithms and Machine Learning)
Surveys in Algorithm Analysis and Complexity Theory, Part II
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submission deadline 28 Feb 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 18668 | Submission Open
Keywords: algorithm analysis; modern data structures; computational complexity; fixed-parameter tractability; approximation algorithms; lower bounds; bioinformatics algorithms; computational geometry; parallel and distributed computing; quantum computing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Analysis of Algorithms and Complexity Theory)
Machine Learning Algorithms for Image Understanding and Analysis
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submission deadline 28 Feb 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 8065 | Submission Open
Keywords: machine learning algorithms; deep learning algorithms; re-identification; pattern recognition
(This special issue belongs to the Section Evolutionary Algorithms and Machine Learning)
Artificial Intelligence Algorithms and Generative AI in Education
edited by and María Estefanía Avilés Mariño
submission deadline 28 Feb 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3696 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence in education; generative AI; educational technology; personalized learning; AI-powered assessment; adaptive learning systems; educational data mining; natural language processing in education; machine learning for education; AI ethics in education; intelligent tutoring systems; AI-assisted teaching; educational chatbots; predictive analytics in education
(This special issue belongs to the Section Algorithms for Multidisciplinary Applications)
Machine Learning Algorithms for Biomedical Image Analysis and Applications
edited by Ines Prata Machado, and
submission deadline 28 Feb 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3453 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomedical imaging; precision medicine; health informatics; radiomics; machine-learning; deep-learning; clinical decision support systems; explainable artificial intelligence
Artificial Intelligence Algorithms in Sustainability submission deadline 28 Feb 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2270 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; computer vision; machine learning; deep learning; metaheuristics and matheuristics; numerical analysis; IoT; sustainability; green energy; power generation systems; forecasting models; environmental issues; embedded algorithms
(This special issue belongs to the Section Evolutionary Algorithms and Machine Learning)
Algorithms for Quantum Computing and Quantum-Centric High-Performance Computing
edited by and Naveed Mahmud
submission deadline 28 Feb 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 798 | Submission Open
Keywords: quantum computing; quantum machine learning; quantum natural language processing; quantum-centric high-performance computing; quantum software; simulation; and emulation; hybrid algorithms for QC-HPC; hybrid programming models; tools; software for QC-HPC; QC in data centers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Algorithms for Multidisciplinary Applications)
Hybrid Intelligent Algorithms and Intelligent Computing for Practical Decision Making in Business and Industry
edited by , David Lopez, and
submission deadline 28 Feb 2025 | Viewed by 454 | Submission Open
Keywords: practical decision making; hybrid intelligent algorithms; intelligent computing systems; machine learning and optimization algorithms; metaheuristics; genetic algorithms; simheuristics; and learnheuristics; business applications and industrial applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Algorithms for Multidisciplinary Applications)
Human-in-the-Loop Safe Reinforcement Learning: Applications in Power and Energy Systems
edited by , Shivam Chaturvedi and Srijita Das
submission deadline 28 Feb 2025 | Viewed by 431 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; building energy management systems; combined cooling; heat; and power systems; deep reinforcement learning; deep learning; distributed energy resources; distributed operation and control; double auction; game theory; human in the loop machine learning; energy management systems; machine learning algorithms; multi-agent reinforcement learning; microgrids; muti-energy system; multi-agent system; peer-to-peer communication optimization; optimal energy trading; safe reinforcement learning; smart grid
(This special issue belongs to the Section Evolutionary Algorithms and Machine Learning)
Simulation Tools and Applications submission deadline 28 Feb 2025 | Viewed by 355 | Submission Open
Keywords: simulation methods: discrete event; Monte Carlo simulation; parallel and distributed simulation; agent-based simulation; simulation-optimization; symbiotic simulation; DEVS; cellular automata; lattice-Boltzmann; membrane computing; P-systems; Petri Nets; etc.; simulation packages: widely used frameworks; both commercial and open-source; big data simulation and techniques: big data analysis; big data modeling and processing; simulation performance: GPU-based simulation; simulation in the cloud; scalability; performance analysis; simulation verification; validation; accreditation; and analysis; logistics and production simulation: applications of simulation to optimize supply chain management; warehouse operations; production processes; and overall logistics efficiency; agent-based simulation: modeling complex systems using autonomous agents with specific behaviors and interactions; exploring the dynamics of decentralized decision-making and emergent phenomena; AI and ML in simulation: integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques to enhance simulation models; quality; metrics; and efficiency in applications of IoT and big data; simulation for decision support; hybrid simulation approaches; simulation and simulation tools in manufacturing and Industry 4.0; simulation in smart logistics; project management and construction; simulation in digital twins; quality and performance metrics for simulated systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Algorithms for Multidisciplinary Applications)
Machine Learning and Signal Processing for EEG
edited by , Richard Sutcliffe, and Rab Nawaz
submission deadline 28 Feb 2025 | Viewed by 292 | Submission Open
Keywords: machine learning; signal processing; EEG; artificial neural network architectures; clinical diagnostics; emotion recognition; brain– computer interfaces
Fusion of Machine Learning and Metaheuristics for Practical Solutions
edited by
submission deadline 28 Feb 2025 | Viewed by 202 | Submission Open
Keywords: metaheuristics; machine learning; deep learning; optimization; hyper-parameter tuning
(This special issue belongs to the Section Evolutionary Algorithms and Machine Learning)
Recent Advances in Algorithms for Swarm Systems submission deadline 1 Mar 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4823 | Submission Open
Keywords: swarm systems; artificial intelligence; optimization algorithms
(This special issue belongs to the Section Algorithms for Multidisciplinary Applications)
Computer Graphics, Computer Vision, Artificial Intelligence and Their Synergies in the Era of Productivity 4.0
edited by and
submission deadline 15 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 427 | Submission Open
Keywords: computer graphics; extended reality; human– computer interaction; digital image processing; computer vision; artificial intelligence; deep learning; machine learning; data synthetization; decision support; productivity 4.0
(This special issue belongs to the Section Algorithms for Multidisciplinary Applications)
Dynamic System Modelling from Data: Emerging Algorithms and Applications: 2nd Edition
edited by , Jing Chen and Ya Gu
submission deadline 15 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 300 | Submission Open
Keywords: dynamic system modelling; data-driven identification; intelligent algorithms; applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Algorithms for Multidisciplinary Applications)
Algorithms for Computer Aided Diagnosis: 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 20 Mar 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1379 | Submission Open
Keywords: algorithms; machine learning; artificial intelligence (AI); computer-aided diagnosis (CAD); healthcare revolution; medical devices
Algorithms for Smart Cities (2nd Edition) submission deadline 31 Mar 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6674 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; city logistics; data analytics; e-governance; e-health; image recognition; internet of things; optimization methods; recommender systems; artificial neural networks algorithms; machine learning algorithms for intelligent software development; remote sensing; transportation networks; smart government; smart education; smart electronics; smart offices
(This special issue belongs to the Section Algorithms for Multidisciplinary Applications)
Algorithms and Applications of Machine Learning Techniques for Healthcare submission deadline 31 Mar 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4702 | Submission Open
Keywords: machine learning for healthcare; decision-making in healthcare; extended access to healthcare; computer vision in healthcare; natural language processing in healthcare; machine-learning-based disease diagnosis; automation of tasks in healthcare
Advanced Research on Machine Learning Algorithms in Bioinformatics
edited by and Roberto Pagliarini
submission deadline 31 Mar 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4453 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; computational biology; machine learning; genomics; data clustering
(This special issue belongs to the Section Algorithms for Multidisciplinary Applications)
Swarm Intelligence and Evolutionary Algorithms for Real World Applications submission deadline 31 Mar 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4440 | Submission Open
Keywords: swarm intelligence; evolutionary computation; large-scale optimisation; multi-objective optimisation; complex systems; hybridisation; premature convergence; stagnation; particle swarm optimisation; differential evolutionary; genetic algorithms; dispersive flies optimisation; ant colony optimisation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Evolutionary Algorithms and Machine Learning)
Development of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence Algorithms in Environmental Retrieval Tasks submission deadline 31 Mar 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1997 | Submission Open
Keywords: deep learning/machine learning algorithms; environmental informatics and analyses; algorithmic design in environmental retrieval; atmospheric monitoring and assessment; land use monitoring and assessment; traffic monitoring and assessment; large-scale spatial and temporal environmental dynamics; data assimilation/fusion in large-scale model development; artificial intelligence and big data analytics; microsensor technology in environmental model development
(This special issue belongs to the Section Evolutionary Algorithms and Machine Learning)
Graph Theory and Algorithmic Applications: Theoretical Developments
edited by Paul Hunter
submission deadline 31 Mar 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1854 | Submission Open
Keywords: graph theory; algorithms; graph parameters; treewidth; pathwidth; parameterized algorithms; meta-theorems; directed graphs; hypergraphs
(This special issue belongs to the Section Combinatorial Optimization, Graph, and Network Algorithms)
Advancements in Causal Discovery Algorithms: Theory and Applications
edited by Biwei Huang
submission deadline 31 Mar 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1352 | Submission Open
Keywords: causal discovery; causality for AI/ML; causality for scientific discovery; foundation models
(This special issue belongs to the Section Algorithms for Multidisciplinary Applications)
Algorithms for Feature Selection (3rd Edition) submission deadline 31 Mar 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1345 | Submission Open
Keywords: algorithms and techniques for feature selection based on evolutionary searches; ensemble methods for feature selection; feature selection for high-dimensional data; feature selection for time series data; feature selection applications; feature selection for textual data; deep feature selection
(This special issue belongs to the Section Algorithms for Multidisciplinary Applications)
AI-Powered Predictive Maintenance: Transforming Industrial Operations Through Intelligent Fault Diagnosis
edited by Sumika Chauhan, and Rajesh Kumar
submission deadline 31 Mar 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1306 | Submission Open
Keywords: AI-powered predictive maintenance; intelligent fault diagnosis; industrial operations; data-driven condition monitoring; prognostic health management
(This special issue belongs to the Section Algorithms for Multidisciplinary Applications)
Advances in Computer Vision: Emerging Trends and Applications
edited by and Samee Ullah Khan
submission deadline 31 Mar 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 808 | Submission Open
Keywords: computer vision; activity recognition; intelligent surveillance systems; behavior analysis; person re-identification; object detection
(This special issue belongs to the Section Algorithms for Multidisciplinary Applications)
Emerging Trends in Distributed AI for Smart Environments
edited by
submission deadline 31 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 393 | Submission Open
Keywords: distributed artificial intelligence (AI); smart environments; edge computing; Internet of Things (IoT); machine learning (ML); deep learning; federated learning; autonomous systems; AI-driven optimization; smart cities; real-time data processing; privacy-preserving AI; AI for IoT devices; cloud computing; AI in smart infrastructure
(This special issue belongs to the Section Algorithms for Multidisciplinary Applications)
Advances in Deep Learning and Next-Generation Internet Technologies
edited by , and Mingyang Ma
submission deadline 20 Apr 2025 | Viewed by 193 | Submission Open
Keywords: deep learning; model compression; feature extraction; edge computing; 5G/6G networks; cloud computing; autonomous driving; smart cities; healthcare; industrial IoT; remote sensing
Machine Learning for Edge Computing
edited by Sihai Tang and Song Fu
submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3067 | Submission Open
Keywords: edge computing; machine learning; federated learning; real-time data processing; adaptive algorithms; energy-efficient machine learning; privacy and security in edge computing; autonomous decision making
(This special issue belongs to the Section Evolutionary Algorithms and Machine Learning)
Numerical Optimization and Algorithms: 3rd Edition
edited by and Shuai Li
submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1934 | Submission Open
Keywords: graph theory; optimization; algebra; uncertainty; data science; differential equations; probability and statistics; numerical algorithms
(This special issue belongs to the Section Algorithms for Multidisciplinary Applications)
Engineering Applications of Optimization Algorithms: Heuristics, Metaheuristics, and Hyperheuristics submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1266 | Submission Open
Keywords: engineering optimization problems; heuristic algorithms; single-solution metaheuristic algorithms; population-based metaheuristic algorithms; multi-objective metaheuristic algorithms; knowledge-based metaheuristic algorithms; heuristic-driven metaheuristic algorithms; fuzzy-driven metaheuristic algorithms; machine learning-driven metaheuristic algorithms; hyperheuristic algorithms for just-in-time (JIT) problems; hybrid algorithm design methods
(This special issue belongs to the Section Algorithms for Multidisciplinary Applications)
Machine Learning for Indoor Localization and Navigation
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submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 951 | Submission Open
Keywords: machine learning algorithms; localization; navigation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Evolutionary Algorithms and Machine Learning)
AI-Enabled Techniques for Next-Generation Wireless Networks
edited by Ishtiaq Ahmad
submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | Viewed by 543 | Submission Open
Keywords: AI; wireless networks; wireless communication
(This special issue belongs to the Section Algorithms for Multidisciplinary Applications)
Machine Learning Algorithms and Optimization in the Digital Transition (2nd Edition) submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 444 | Submission Open
Keywords: asset management; clustering; data analysis; data mining; decision-support systems; deep learning; fault detection; knowledge-based systems; machine learning; object detection; optimization; predictive maintenance; time series
(This special issue belongs to the Section Algorithms for Multidisciplinary Applications)
Linguistic and Cognitive Approaches to Dialog Agents submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | Viewed by 366 | Submission Open
Keywords: affective computing; affect-related knowledge acquisition; artificial assistants and tutors; artificial general intelligence; attention and focus in dialog processing; common-sense knowledge and reasoning; computational cognition; daily life assistants; emotional intelligence simulations; ethical reasoning; humor processing; language acquisition; machine learning for dialog; text mining for dialog; persona and user modeling; philosophy of emotions in communication; preference models; retrieval-based dialog systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Algorithms for Multidisciplinary Applications)
Algorithms in Multi-sensor Imaging and Fusion
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | Viewed by 365 | Submission Open
Keywords: multi-sensor fusion; image processing; multi-sensor image segmentation; machine/deep learning; performance evaluation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Algorithms for Multidisciplinary Applications)
Machine Learning in Medical Signal and Image Processing (3rd Edition)
edited by
submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | Viewed by 254 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; disease classification and prognosis prediction; deep learning (CNN; RNN; GAN; etc.) in brain-computer interface (BCI) and medical images; radiological image processing (MRI; fMRI; CT scan; PET; ultrasound; X-ray; etc.); clinical data processing (electrocardiography (ECG); electromyography (EMG); electroencephalography (EEG); etc.); data fusion techniques; statistical pattern recognition; advanced artifact reduction; wearable sensors; virtual reality
Advancements in Wireless Sensor Networks: Innovations in Algorithms and Applications submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | Viewed by 210 | Submission Open
Keywords: energy efficient routing in WSNs; coverage maximization in WSNs; energy sustainability in WSNs; optimization algorithms for WSNs; energy harvesting /energy transfer methods in WSNs; data analytics in WSNs; artificial Intelligence/computational intelligence for WSNs; cloud computing; edge computing; and fog computing for WSNs; sensing technologies and systems for wearables and implants; 5G communication networks and mobile networks for WSNs; environmental applications of WSNs; applications of WSNs in flora and fauna; applications of WSNs in Industry 4.0; applications of WSNs in healthcare; military applications of WSNs; WSNs for smart home/smart cities
(This special issue belongs to the Section Algorithms for Multidisciplinary Applications)
Heuristic Optimization Algorithms for Logistics
edited by José Andrés Moreno Pérez and
submission deadline 20 May 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4877 | Submission Open
Keywords: heuristics; metaheuristics; combinatorial optimization; optimization algorithms; logistics; transport; supply chain management
(This special issue belongs to the Section Combinatorial Optimization, Graph, and Network Algorithms)
Artificial Intelligence Algorithms for Medicine (2nd Edition) submission deadline 20 May 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1811 | Submission Open
Keywords: deep learning; machine learning; artificial intelligence; data analysis; algorithms; big data
Algorithms for Games AI
edited by and
submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 10 articles | Viewed by 44902 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Algorithms for Multidisciplinary Applications)
Artificial Intelligence in Modeling and Simulation (2nd Edition)
edited by and
submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3172 | Submission Open
Keywords: modeling and simulation; artificial intelligence; machine learning; verification and validation; metamodeling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Algorithms for Multidisciplinary Applications)
Evolutionary and Swarm Computing for Emerging Applications
edited by Seyed Jalaleddin Mousavirad
submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2798 | Submission Open
Keywords: evolutionary computation; swarm intelligence; emerging technologies; AI applications; evolutionary algorithms; swarm optimization; artificial intelligence; large language models; genetic algorithms; machine learning; quantum computing; robotics; autonomous systems; blockchain technology; deep learning; smart grids; renewable energy; 5G networks; autonomous vehicles; medical informatics; computer vision; neural networks; computational biology; computational intelligence
(This special issue belongs to the Section Evolutionary Algorithms and Machine Learning)
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